Robotnícka 8

Conversion of the former pub into an architectural studio stems from the need to create a dedicated working environment defined by openness, flexibility, and support for the design process. The interior is conceived as a variable workspace that responds to both current and future operational requirements of the studio. Within a floor area of 76 m², the layout accommodates an open-plan workspace for 4–6 architects, a small meeting room with the option of visual separation, production and finalization facilities, and essential support spaces including a kitchenette, storage, and sanitary facilities. The spatial organization is designed to ensure efficient operation while maintaining adaptability in use.

During the renovation, an exposed precast reinforced concrete ceiling was revealed. After removing obsolete installations and surface layers, the structure was retained as exposed architectural concrete, becoming a defining feature of the interior with minimal intervention into its original character. Partition walls housing the sanitary and service areas are designed as lightweight timber-based systems using plywood framing with acoustic infill. Natural daylight is introduced through a continuous clerestory glazing integrated along the full length of the partitions. Acoustic comfort is enhanced by soft materials such as carpeting, curtains, and integrated sound-absorbing elements. The material concept combines reflective and natural surfaces, including aluminium, glass, and plexiglass, together with MDF panels in natural and saturated red tones complemented by a neutral white finish. The interior is defined by a deliberate contrast between raw and refined materials, reinforcing both spatial clarity and lightness.

Transparent façade treatment facing the street activates the ground-floor frontage along Robotnícka Street while reducing visual clutter through the absence of advertising graphics, contributing to a cleaner and more coherent urban interface.

Publication of the project on the architectural portal www.archinfo.sk
Publication of the project on the architectural portal www.architizer.com

Photographer: Mgr. art. Tomáš Manina, PhD.